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Spotlight: James Young Simpson

Wed 26 Aug · 12:30

Physicians Gallery

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About This Event

An exhibition titled 'Spotlight: James Young Simpson' will be held on 26 August 2026 at the Physicians' Gallery in Edinburgh. The event explores the work of Sir James Young Simpson and is free to attend.

Join us to explore the work of Sir James Young Simpson

Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring some of the objects on display in our gallery.

Our topic for this talk is Sir James Young Simpson - obstetrician, advocate of women in medicine and medical rebel.

This 20 minute talk is free, but booking is required. The meeting point is in the Gallery.

Find out more about our Gallery on our website.

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Spotlight: James Young Simpson takes place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 12:30.

Spotlight: James Young Simpson is held at Physicians Gallery in Edinburgh (11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ).

Tickets for Spotlight: James Young Simpson are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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